The 86th 

Annual Meeting of 

The United States Conference of 

Mayors   

INFRASTRUCTURE  INNOVATION 

INCLUSION  

  

June 8-11, 2018 Boston, MA 

Marriott Boston Copley Place    

 

 

DRAFT AGENDA  Updated April 2, 2018  THURSDAY, JUNE 7  Registration 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

  FRIDAY, JUNE 8  Registration 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.    International Association of Fire Fighters FIRE OPS 101 Event 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.   Video from the 2017 USCM FIRE OPS 101 Event Miami, Florida   Mayors and their staff attending the 86th Annual Conference of Mayors are invited to participate and learn what their Firefighters and Paramedics do every day protecting communities across the United States. The scenarios will include Live Fire, Search and Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Cardiac Arrest Response and Beach/Surf Rescue. This opportunity is being organized by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Boston Fire Fighters Local 718 and the Boston Fire Department.   Mayors and staff may participate in one or more of the following timeslots: ● 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. ● 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ● 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ● 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.   This event is for mayors and their staff only and space is limited. Please register in advance using the IAFF event website which provides details of the event and an easy online registration form.   (Transportation: Boston Fire Department vans will be available to shuttle participating mayors and city staff to and from the Marriott Copley Square.)          

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FRIDAY, JUNE 8  Registration 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Orientation for New Mayors and New Members/Membership Standing Committee 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.   The U.S. Conference of Mayors welcomes its newly-elected mayors, new members, and first-time attendees to this informative session. Connect with fellow mayors and learn how to take full advantage of what the Conference has to offer.  Mayors Water Council 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.  Council on Metro Economies and the New American City 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.   Opening Press Conference 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.  Remarks by Host Mayor and USCM Officers  OPENING LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Presiding STEVE BENJAMIN Mayor of Columbia, SC President, The United States Conference of Mayors  2018 Mayors Climate Protection Awards Presentation Sponsored by Walmart  BEST PRACTICE FORUMS 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.     

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FRIDAY, JUNE 8  WOMEN MAYORS LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE OF THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS  PLENARY SESSION 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   This meeting is open to all 86th Annual Meeting participants.  Chair PAULINE CUTTER Mayor of San Leandro   BEST PRACTICE FORUMS 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.     

 EVENING EVENTS  LEADERS: JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.   Utilizing the Museum, the Pavilion, the Smith Center, and a tent on the lawn, guests will have an opportunity to tour the Museum and enjoy a New England Clambake overlooking the Boston Harbor. In addition to the Conference delegates, key political guests will be invited to attend as well.   Suggested Attire: Business Casual  (Buses will depart from the Marriott Copley Place beginning at 6:30 p.m. and be available for return.)     

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SATURDAY, JUNE 9  Registration 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  MAYORS AND BUSINESS LEADERS PLENARY BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  Presiding CAROLYN G. GOODMAN  Mayor of Las Vegas Chair, Mayors Business Council  STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS (Consideration of Policy Resolutions Only)  Children, Health and Human Services Standing Committee 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  Community Development and Housing Standing Committee 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  Criminal and Social Justice Standing Committee 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  Energy Standing Committee 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  Environment Standing Committee 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  Jobs, Education and the Workforce Standing Committee  9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  Metro Economies Standing Committee  9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  Transportation and Communications Standing Committee 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.     

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SATURDAY, JUNE 9  OPENING PLENARY SESSION 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Presiding STEVE BENJAMIN Mayor of Columbia, SC President, The United States Conference of Mayors  Welcome MARTIN J. WALSH Mayor of Boston, Host  USCM President’s Address STEVE BENJAMIN Mayor of Columbia, SC President, The United States Conference of Mayors  ANNUAL LUNCHEON: A CELEBRATION OF CITY LIVABILITY  1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  Presiding STEVE BENJAMIN Mayor of Columbia, SC President, The United States Conference of Mayors  The Thirty-Ninth Annual City Livability Awards Presentation  Honoring mayors for exemplary leadership and achievement in developing programs  that enhance the livability of America’s cities. Sponsored by Waste Management, Inc.  BEST PRACTICE FORUMS 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Boston’s Fifth Quarter of Learning Initiative - Site Visit 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  U.S. Conference of Mayors Nominating Committee (Closed) 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.     

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SATURDAY, JUNE 9  BEST PRACTICE FORUMS 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS (Consideration of Policy Resolutions Only)  International Affairs Standing Committee 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment, and Sports Standing Committee 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  New England Mayors Reception (By Invitation Only) 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Co-Hosts STEVE BENAJMIN Mayor of Columbia, SC President, The United States Conference of Mayors  MARTIN J. WALSH Mayor of Boston Host City   

 EVENING EVENTS  INNOVATORS: SEAPORT WORLD TRADE CENTER 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  Celebrating Innovation and the City’s rich international culture, this evening’s event will be held at the historic World Trade Center in the heart of the bustling Innovation District. Guests from the Consular Corps and the international community across Boston will join Conference guests.  Suggested Attire: Casual  (Buses will depart from the Marriott Copley Place beginning at 6:30 p.m. and be available for return.)    

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SUNDAY, JUNE 10  Registration 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  BEST PRACTICE FORUMS 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 

 PLENARY SESSION 9:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.  Presiding STEVE BENJAMIN Mayor of Columbia, SC President, The United States Conference of Mayors  BEST PRACTICE FORUMS 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  PLENARY LUNCHEON 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  Presiding STEVE BENJAMIN Mayor of Columbia, SC President, The United States Conference of Mayors  BEST PRACTICE FORUMS 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  U.S. Conference of Mayors Executive Committee (Closed)  3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.   BEST PRACTICE FORUMS 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Community Leaders of America: Republican Mayors (Closed) 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.   National Conference of Democratic Mayors (Closed) 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.     

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SUNDAY, JUNE 10  

EVENING EVENTS  EDUCATORS: BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  A red carpet entrance on the Dartmouth Street Plaza will greet guests as they enter the Boston Public Library, the first large municipal library established in the country (1848). Guests will dine on local favorites while seeing some of significant artifacts which fill the Rare Book Room, the Map Room and more. The newly renovated Johnson Building will feature desserts and coffee. To cap off the evening, guests will be treated to a concert on the steps of the Boston Public Library. Guests from Boston’s esteemed university community and others will be invited to join the conference delegates.  Suggested Attire: Business Casual  (Within walking distance of the Marriott Copley Place.)       

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MONDAY, JUNE 11  

Registration 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   BEST PRACTICE FORUMS 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.  PLENARY BUSINESS SESSION 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.   Presiding STEVE BENJAMIN Mayor of Columbia, SC President, The United States Conference of Mayors  Debate and Adoption by Membership of Resolutions  Reported out by the Standing Committees  Vote on Nominating Committee Recommendations   Installation of Officers   BEST PRACTICE FORUMS 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.   CLOSING LUNCHEON 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.   Presiding STEVE BENJAMIN Mayor of Columbia, SC President, The United States Conference of Mayors  HOST CITY WORKSHOPS 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.     

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MONDAY, JUNE 11  

EVENING EVENTS  CHAMPIONS: FENWAY PARK  7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  The Conference’s final event will be held at Fenway Park – America’s most beloved ballpark for a celebration of ALL of Boston’s champions – the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins!  Suggested Attire: Casual  (Buses will depart from the Marriott Copley Place beginning at 6:30 p.m. and be available for return.)    

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (WDC)  The Workforce Development Council is an affiliate organization of The U.S. Conference of Mayors.  FRIDAY, JUNE 8  Workforce Development Council Board Meeting/Annual Meeting 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  SATURDAY, JUNE 9  Workforce Development Council Annual Meeting 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  NOTICE:  From 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., WDC members will attend the USCM Jobs, Education and the Workforce Standing Committee Meeting.    

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